FIELD TRIP
Unlock innovation with exclusive access to research hubs
Field trip date: 8 December 2025
Organisation: University of Cape Town
City: Cape Town
Tour capacity: 12 people
Transport: Local return shuttle from Cape Town to hosts will be provided, courtesy of NITheCS
Accommodation: Contact the Neelsie Travel Agency for accommodation packages in Cape Town – marianka@neelsietravel.co.za
Please advise regarding any mobility challenges or special needs. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat, and water recommended. Ensure your medical aid and travel insurance policies are in place and at hand.
Explore UCT’s leading research hubs on an exclusive tour to the University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Science.
This field trip is based in Cape Town. Travel and accommodation costs are at your own expense.
The University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Science invites you to an exclusive research tour highlighting some of our most innovative research hubs. The programme begins with presentations from the AI Initiative, MASHA, ACDI, SEEC, and the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, offering firsthand insights into their pioneering work, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
Afterwards, enjoy on-campus lab visits to the Inter-University Institute for Data-Intensive Astronomy (IDIA), the POLAR Lab, and the Bolus Herbarium. Explore the remarkable range of UCT’s research, from cutting-edge, data-driven astronomy to the conservation of South Africa’s unique botanical heritage.
Please note that the final itinerary may be subject to slight changes depending on researchers’ availability.
Itinerary
09:00 Pick up at the hotels / Cape Town International Convention Centre
09:30 Welcome and overview of research hubs
11:30 Transfer to UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences
11:00 Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine
12:00 Cape Universities Body Imaging Centre (CUBIC)
13:00 Lunch
13:30 Transfer to Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences